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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 705.94 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 705.94 and 290.50 is: 400.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 705.94 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/705.94 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 705.94 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 205,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,075.57/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.91

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