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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 706.28 and 290.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 706.28 and 290.82 is: 401.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 706.28 = 290.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/706.28 = 290.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 706.28 × 290.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 205,400.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,400.35/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.28

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