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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.60, 704.55 and 289.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.60, 704.55 and 289.57 is: 399.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.60 : 704.55 = 289.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.60/704.55 = 289.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.60x = 704.55 × 289.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.60x = 204,016.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,016.54/510.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.56

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