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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 705.35 and 290.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 705.35 and 290.03 is: 400.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 705.35 = 290.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/705.35 = 290.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 705.35 × 290.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 204,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,569.86/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.28

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