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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.29, 706.86 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.29, 706.86 and 291.20 is: 401.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.29 : 706.86 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.29/706.86 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.29x = 706.86 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.29x = 205,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,834.10/512.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.79

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