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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.54, 707.26 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.54, 707.26 and 291.49 is: 402.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.54 : 707.26 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.54/707.26 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.54x = 707.26 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.54x = 206,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,159.22/512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.23

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