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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.19, 705.51 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.19, 705.51 and 290.16 is: 400.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.19 : 705.51 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.19/705.51 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.19x = 705.51 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.19x = 204,708.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,708.80/511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.46

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