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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.13, 704.01 and 289.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.13, 704.01 and 289.05 is: 398.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.13 : 704.01 = 289.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.13/704.01 = 289.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.13x = 704.01 × 289.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.13x = 203,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,494.09/510.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.91

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