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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.20, 706.79 and 291.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.20, 706.79 and 291.11 is: 401.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.20 : 706.79 = 291.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.20/706.79 = 291.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.20x = 706.79 × 291.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.20x = 205,753.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,753.64/512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.71

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