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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.18, 706.81 and 291.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.18, 706.81 and 291.08 is: 401.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.18 : 706.81 = 291.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.18/706.81 = 291.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.18x = 706.81 × 291.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.18x = 205,738.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,738.25/512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.69

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