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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 705.65 and 290.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 705.65 and 290.29 is: 400.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 705.65 = 290.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/705.65 = 290.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 705.65 × 290.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 204,839.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,839.92/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.56

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