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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.19, 706.84 and 291.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.19, 706.84 and 291.13 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.19 : 706.84 = 291.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.19/706.84 = 291.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.19x = 706.84 × 291.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.19x = 205,782.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,782.33/512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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