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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.58, 704.55 and 289.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.58, 704.55 and 289.54 is: 399.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.58 : 704.55 = 289.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.58/704.55 = 289.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.58x = 704.55 × 289.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.58x = 203,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,995.41/510.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.54

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