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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.31, 705.65 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.31, 705.65 and 290.32 is: 400.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.31 : 705.65 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.31/705.65 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.31x = 705.65 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.31x = 204,861.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,861.09/511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.66

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