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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 705.54 and 290.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 705.54 and 290.32 is: 400.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 705.54 = 290.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/705.54 = 290.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 705.54 × 290.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 204,832.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,832.37/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.55

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