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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 706.59 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 706.59 and 290.88 is: 401.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 706.59 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/706.59 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 706.59 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 205,532.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,532.90/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.44

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