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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.64, 704.57 and 297.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.64, 704.57 and 297.92 is: 411.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.64 : 704.57 = 297.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.64/704.57 = 297.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.64x = 704.57 × 297.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.64x = 209,906.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,906.51/510.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.06

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