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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.01, 706.45 and 290.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.01, 706.45 and 290.91 is: 401.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.01 : 706.45 = 290.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.01/706.45 = 290.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.01x = 706.45 × 290.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.01x = 205,513.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,513.37/512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.39

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