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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 706.10 and 290.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 706.10 and 290.62 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 706.10 = 290.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/706.10 = 290.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 706.10 × 290.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 205,206.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,206.78/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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