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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 705.17 and 289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.95, 705.17 and 289.92 is: 400.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.95 : 705.17 = 289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.95/705.17 = 289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.95x = 705.17 × 289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.95x = 204,441.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,441.44/510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.12

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