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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 705.43 and 290.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 705.43 and 290.15 is: 400.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 705.43 = 290.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/705.43 = 290.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 705.43 × 290.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 204,676.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,676.26/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.39

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