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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 705.96 and 290.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 705.96 and 290.43 is: 400.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 705.96 = 290.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/705.96 = 290.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 705.96 × 290.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 205,031.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,031.96/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.80

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