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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.34, 706.91 and 291.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.34, 706.91 and 291.23 is: 401.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.34 : 706.91 = 291.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.34/706.91 = 291.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.34x = 706.91 × 291.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.34x = 205,873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,873.40/512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.83

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