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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 705.27 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 705.27 and 290.04 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 705.27 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/705.27 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 705.27 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 204,556.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,556.51/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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