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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 705.41 and 290.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 705.41 and 290.10 is: 400.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 705.41 = 290.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/705.41 = 290.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 705.41 × 290.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 204,641.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,641.72/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.35

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