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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 706.48 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 706.48 and 290.96 is: 401.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 706.48 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/706.48 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 706.48 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 205,557.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,557.42/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.50

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