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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 707.17 and 291.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 707.17 and 291.39 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 707.17 = 291.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/707.17 = 291.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 707.17 × 291.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 206,062.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,062.63/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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