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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.42, 707.04 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.42, 707.04 and 291.36 is: 402.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.42 : 707.04 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.42/707.04 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.42x = 707.04 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.42x = 206,003.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,003.17/512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.02

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