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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.68, 704.82 and 289.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.68, 704.82 and 289.72 is: 399.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.68 : 704.82 = 289.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.68/704.82 = 289.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.68x = 704.82 × 289.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.68x = 204,200.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,200.45/510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.86

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