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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.19, 705.45 and 290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.19, 705.45 and 290.06 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.19 : 705.45 = 290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.19/705.45 = 290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.19x = 705.45 × 290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.19x = 204,622.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,622.83/511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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