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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.85, 704.93 and 289.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.85, 704.93 and 289.84 is: 399.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.85 : 704.93 = 289.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.85/704.93 = 289.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.85x = 704.93 × 289.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.85x = 204,313.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,313.39/510.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.95

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