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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.84, 706.31 and 290.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.84, 706.31 and 290.80 is: 401.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.84 : 706.31 = 290.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.84/706.31 = 290.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.84x = 706.31 × 290.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.84x = 205,397.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,397.10/511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.29

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