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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 706.81 and 291.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 706.81 and 291.18 is: 401.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 706.81 = 291.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/706.81 = 291.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 706.81 × 291.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 205,809.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,809.80/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.85

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