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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.15, 706.78 and 291.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.15, 706.78 and 291.12 is: 401.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.15 : 706.78 = 291.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.15/706.78 = 291.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.15x = 706.78 × 291.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.15x = 205,757.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,757.79/512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.75

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