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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.91, 706.37 and 290.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.91, 706.37 and 290.85 is: 401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.91 : 706.37 = 290.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.91/706.37 = 290.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.91x = 706.37 × 290.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.91x = 205,446.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,446.26/511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.34

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