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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.60, 705.93 and 290.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.60, 705.93 and 290.50 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.60 : 705.93 = 290.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.60/705.93 = 290.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.60x = 705.93 × 290.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.60x = 205,072.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,072.67/511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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