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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 705.96 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 705.96 and 290.58 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 705.96 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/705.96 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 705.96 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 205,137.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,137.86/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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