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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.94, 705.21 and 289.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.94, 705.21 and 289.95 is: 400.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.94 : 705.21 = 289.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.94/705.21 = 289.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.94x = 705.21 × 289.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.94x = 204,471.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,471.91/510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.19

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