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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.23, 704.13 and 289.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.23, 704.13 and 289.19 is: 399.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.23 : 704.13 = 289.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.23/704.13 = 289.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.23x = 704.13 × 289.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.23x = 203,627.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,627.35/510.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.09

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