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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 706.61 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 706.61 and 290.88 is: 401.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 706.61 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/706.61 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 706.61 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 205,537.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,537.26/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.46

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