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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 706.18 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 706.18 and 290.72 is: 401.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 706.18 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/706.18 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 706.18 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 205,300.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,300.65/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.19

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