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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 705.44 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 705.44 and 290.12 is: 400.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 705.44 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/705.44 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 705.44 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 204,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,664.43/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.36

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