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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.03, 706.66 and 290.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.03, 706.66 and 290.99 is: 401.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.03 : 706.66 = 290.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.03/706.66 = 290.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.03x = 706.66 × 290.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.03x = 205,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,632.03/512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.60

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