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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.47, 707.31 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.47, 707.31 and 291.40 is: 402.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.47 : 707.31 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.47/707.31 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.47x = 707.31 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.47x = 206,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,110.13/512.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.19

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