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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.38, 706.92 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.38, 706.92 and 291.32 is: 401.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.38 : 706.92 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.38/706.92 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.38x = 706.92 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.38x = 205,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,939.93/512.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.93

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