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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 705.37 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 705.37 and 290.08 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 705.37 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/705.37 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 705.37 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 204,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,613.73/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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