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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.48, 705.90 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.48, 705.90 and 290.39 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.48 : 705.90 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.48/705.90 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.48x = 705.90 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.48x = 204,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,986.30/511.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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