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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.21, 706.89 and 291.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.21, 706.89 and 291.17 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.21 : 706.89 = 291.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.21/706.89 = 291.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.21x = 706.89 × 291.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.21x = 205,821.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,821.63/512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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