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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.88, 704.88 and 289.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.88, 704.88 and 289.80 is: 399.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.88 : 704.88 = 289.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.88/704.88 = 289.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.88x = 704.88 × 289.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.88x = 204,274.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,274.22/510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.85

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