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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.03, 705.19 and 290.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.03, 705.19 and 290.01 is: 400.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.03 : 705.19 = 290.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.03/705.19 = 290.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.03x = 705.19 × 290.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.03x = 204,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,510.70/511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.20

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