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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 705.39 and 290.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 705.39 and 290.13 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 705.39 = 290.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/705.39 = 290.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 705.39 × 290.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 204,654.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,654.80/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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