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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.57, 705.90 and 290.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.57, 705.90 and 290.48 is: 400.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.57 : 705.90 = 290.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.57/705.90 = 290.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.57x = 705.90 × 290.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.57x = 205,047.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,047.39/511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.82

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