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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.26, 704.11 and 289.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.26, 704.11 and 289.24 is: 399.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.26 : 704.11 = 289.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.26/704.11 = 289.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.26x = 704.11 × 289.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.26x = 203,658.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,658.02/510.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.13

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