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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.45, 704.37 and 289.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.45, 704.37 and 289.39 is: 399.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.45 : 704.37 = 289.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.45/704.37 = 289.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.45x = 704.37 × 289.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.45x = 203,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,838.28/510.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.33

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