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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 705.26 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 705.26 and 290.03 is: 400.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 705.26 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/705.26 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 705.26 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 204,543.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,543.34/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.25

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