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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.79, 706.28 and 290.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.79, 706.28 and 290.70 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.79 : 706.28 = 290.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.79/706.28 = 290.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.79x = 706.28 × 290.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.79x = 205,313.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,313.11/511.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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