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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.60, 706.06 and 290.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.60, 706.06 and 290.56 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.60 : 706.06 = 290.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.60/706.06 = 290.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.60x = 706.06 × 290.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.60x = 205,152.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,152.79/511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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