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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.49, 705.79 and 290.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.49, 705.79 and 290.46 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.49 : 705.79 = 290.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.49/705.79 = 290.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.49x = 705.79 × 290.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.49x = 205,003.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,003.76/511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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