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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 706.48 and 290.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 706.48 and 290.88 is: 401.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 706.48 = 290.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/706.48 = 290.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 706.48 × 290.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 205,500.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,500.90/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.37

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