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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.02, 706.66 and 290.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.02, 706.66 and 290.93 is: 401.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.02 : 706.66 = 290.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.02/706.66 = 290.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.02x = 706.66 × 290.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.02x = 205,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,585.06/512.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.52

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