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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 705.60 and 290.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 705.60 and 290.28 is: 400.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 705.60 = 290.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/705.60 = 290.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 705.60 × 290.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 204,821.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,821.57/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.62

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