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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 705.44 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 705.44 and 290.16 is: 400.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 705.44 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/705.44 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 705.44 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 204,689.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,689.02/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.40

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