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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.50, 707.28 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.50, 707.28 and 291.46 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 707.28 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/707.28 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 707.28 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 206,143.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,143.83/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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