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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.52, 704.42 and 289.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.52, 704.42 and 289.42 is: 399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.52 : 704.42 = 289.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.52/704.42 = 289.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.52x = 704.42 × 289.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.52x = 203,873.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,873.24/510.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.34

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