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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.63, 704.48 and 289.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.63, 704.48 and 289.47 is: 399.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.63 : 704.48 = 289.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.63/704.48 = 289.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.63x = 704.48 × 289.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.63x = 203,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,924.38/510.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.36

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