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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.15, 704.07 and 289.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.15, 704.07 and 289.14 is: 399.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.15 : 704.07 = 289.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.15/704.07 = 289.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.15x = 704.07 × 289.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.15x = 203,574.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,574.80/510.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.05

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