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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.97, 706.43 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.97, 706.43 and 290.88 is: 401.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 706.43 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/706.43 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 706.43 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 205,486.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,486.36/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.36

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