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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.66, 706.02 and 290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.66, 706.02 and 290.60 is: 400.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.66 : 706.02 = 290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.66/706.02 = 290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.66x = 706.02 × 290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.66x = 205,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,169.41/511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.99

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