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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.21, 704.03 and 289.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.21, 704.03 and 289.08 is: 398.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.21 : 704.03 = 289.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.21/704.03 = 289.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.21x = 704.03 × 289.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.21x = 203,519.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,519.55/510.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.89

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