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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.30, 706.96 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.30, 706.96 and 291.28 is: 401.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.30 : 706.96 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.30/706.96 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.30x = 706.96 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.30x = 205,921.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,921.85/512.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.96

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