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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.37, 704.26 and 289.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.37, 704.26 and 289.38 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.37 : 704.26 = 289.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.37/704.26 = 289.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.37x = 704.26 × 289.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.37x = 203,798.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,798.76/510.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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