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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.56, 704.50 and 289.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.56, 704.50 and 289.52 is: 399.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.56 : 704.50 = 289.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.56/704.50 = 289.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.56x = 704.50 × 289.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.56x = 203,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,966.84/510.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.50

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