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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.45, 707.09 and 291.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.45, 707.09 and 291.32 is: 401.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.45 : 707.09 = 291.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.45/707.09 = 291.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.45x = 707.09 × 291.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.45x = 205,989.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,989.46/512.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.97

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