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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 705.98 and 290.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 705.98 and 290.59 is: 401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 705.98 = 290.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/705.98 = 290.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 705.98 × 290.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 205,149.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,149.69/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.01

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