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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.39, 707.07 and 291.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.39, 707.07 and 291.33 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.39 : 707.07 = 291.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.39/707.07 = 291.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.39x = 707.07 × 291.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.39x = 205,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,990.70/512.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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