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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.92, 705.08 and 289.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.92, 705.08 and 289.87 is: 400.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.92 : 705.08 = 289.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.92/705.08 = 289.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.92x = 705.08 × 289.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.92x = 204,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,376.56/510.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.02

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