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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 706.16 and 290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 706.16 and 290.68 is: 401.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 706.16 = 290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/706.16 = 290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 706.16 × 290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 205,266.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,266.59/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.08

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