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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.38, 707.08 and 291.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.38, 707.08 and 291.38 is: 402.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.38 : 707.08 = 291.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.38/707.08 = 291.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.38x = 707.08 × 291.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.38x = 206,029.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,029.23/512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.11

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