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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 706.38 and 290.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 706.38 and 290.84 is: 401.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 706.38 = 290.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/706.38 = 290.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 706.38 × 290.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 205,445.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,445.33/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.40

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