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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.39, 704.31 and 289.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.39, 704.31 and 289.34 is: 399.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.39 : 704.31 = 289.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.39/704.31 = 289.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.39x = 704.31 × 289.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.39x = 203,785.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,785.06/510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.27

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