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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 706.25 and 290.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 706.25 and 290.78 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 706.25 = 290.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/706.25 = 290.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 706.25 × 290.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 205,363.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,363.38/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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