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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.11, 706.66 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.11, 706.66 and 291.04 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.11 : 706.66 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.11/706.66 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.11x = 706.66 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.11x = 205,666.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,666.33/512.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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