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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.99, 705.24 and 290.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.99, 705.24 and 290.00 is: 400.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.99 : 705.24 = 290.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.99/705.24 = 290.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.99x = 705.24 × 290.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.99x = 204,516.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,516.07/510.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.23

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