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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.46, 707.27 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.46, 707.27 and 291.50 is: 402.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.46 : 707.27 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.46/707.27 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.46x = 707.27 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.46x = 206,166.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,166.86/512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.31

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