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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.48, 704.40 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.48, 704.40 and 289.50 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.48 : 704.40 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.48/704.40 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.48x = 704.40 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.48x = 203,923.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,923.80/510.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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