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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.61, 707.37 and 291.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.61, 707.37 and 291.53 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.61 : 707.37 = 291.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.61/707.37 = 291.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.61x = 707.37 × 291.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.61x = 206,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,219.58/512.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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