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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 705.33 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 705.33 and 290.10 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 705.33 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/705.33 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 705.33 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 204,616.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,616.23/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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