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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.73, 704.78 and 289.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.73, 704.78 and 289.66 is: 399.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.73 : 704.78 = 289.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.73/704.78 = 289.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.73x = 704.78 × 289.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.73x = 204,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,146.57/510.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.72

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