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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.51, 704.38 and 289.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.51, 704.38 and 289.41 is: 399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.51 : 704.38 = 289.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.51/704.38 = 289.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.51x = 704.38 × 289.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.51x = 203,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,854.62/510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.32

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