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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.36, 706.97 and 291.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.36, 706.97 and 291.26 is: 401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.36 : 706.97 = 291.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.36/706.97 = 291.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.36x = 706.97 × 291.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.36x = 205,907.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,907.09/512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.88

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