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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.94, 706.60 and 291.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.94, 706.60 and 291.01 is: 401.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.94 : 706.60 = 291.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.94/706.60 = 291.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.94x = 706.60 × 291.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.94x = 205,626.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,626.94/511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.66

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