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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.41, 707.13 and 291.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.41, 707.13 and 291.35 is: 402.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.41 : 707.13 = 291.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.41/707.13 = 291.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.41x = 707.13 × 291.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.41x = 206,022.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,022.33/512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.07

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