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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.58, 707.36 and 291.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.58, 707.36 and 291.49 is: 402.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.58 : 707.36 = 291.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.58/707.36 = 291.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.58x = 707.36 × 291.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.58x = 206,184.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,184.97/512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.25

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