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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 706.82 and 291.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 706.82 and 291.21 is: 401.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 706.82 = 291.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/706.82 = 291.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 706.82 × 291.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 205,833.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,833.05/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.80

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