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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.12, 703.97 and 289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.12, 703.97 and 289.09 is: 398.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.12 : 703.97 = 289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.12/703.97 = 289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.12x = 703.97 × 289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.12x = 203,509.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,509.65/510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.94

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