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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 705.79 and 290.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 705.79 and 290.45 is: 400.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 705.79 = 290.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/705.79 = 290.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 705.79 × 290.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 204,996.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,996.71/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.75

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