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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 706.60 and 290.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 706.60 and 290.96 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 706.60 = 290.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/706.60 = 290.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 706.60 × 290.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 205,592.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,592.34/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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