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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.92, 704.98 and 289.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.92, 704.98 and 289.88 is: 399.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.92 : 704.98 = 289.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.92/704.98 = 289.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.92x = 704.98 × 289.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.92x = 204,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,359.60/510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.98

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