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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 705.53 and 290.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 705.53 and 290.14 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 705.53 = 290.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/705.53 = 290.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 705.53 × 290.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 204,702.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,702.47/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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