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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.50, 704.44 and 289.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.50, 704.44 and 289.50 is: 399.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.50 : 704.44 = 289.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.50/704.44 = 289.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.50x = 704.44 × 289.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.50x = 203,935.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,935.74/510.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.49

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