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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.28, 705.44 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.28, 705.44 and 290.21 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.28 : 705.44 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.28/705.44 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.28x = 705.44 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.28x = 204,722.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,722.94/511.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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