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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 706.39 and 290.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 706.39 and 290.81 is: 401.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 706.39 = 290.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/706.39 = 290.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 706.39 × 290.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 205,423.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,423.82/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.30

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