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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.88, 704.97 and 289.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.88, 704.97 and 289.82 is: 399.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.88 : 704.97 = 289.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.88/704.97 = 289.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.88x = 704.97 × 289.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.88x = 204,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,314.41/510.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.93

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