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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 706.08 and 290.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 706.08 and 290.58 is: 401.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 706.08 = 290.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/706.08 = 290.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 706.08 × 290.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 205,172.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,172.73/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.03

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