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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 705.34 and 290.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 705.34 and 290.04 is: 400.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 705.34 = 290.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/705.34 = 290.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 705.34 × 290.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 204,576.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,576.81/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.27

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