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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.57, 704.50 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.57, 704.50 and 289.44 is: 399.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.57 : 704.50 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.57/704.50 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.57x = 704.50 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.57x = 203,909.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,909.76/510.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.38

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