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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.25, 706.92 and 291.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.25, 706.92 and 291.22 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.25 : 706.92 = 291.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.25/706.92 = 291.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.25x = 706.92 × 291.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.25x = 205,867.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,867.48/512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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