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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 705.35 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 705.35 and 290.12 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 705.35 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/705.35 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 705.35 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 204,636.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,636.14/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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