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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.44, 704.38 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.44, 704.38 and 289.42 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.44 : 704.38 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.44/704.38 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.44x = 704.38 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.44x = 203,861.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,861.66/510.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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