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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 707.24 and 291.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 707.24 and 291.44 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 707.24 = 291.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/707.24 = 291.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 707.24 × 291.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 206,118.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,118.03/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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