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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.63, 707.36 and 291.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.63, 707.36 and 291.58 is: 402.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 707.36 = 291.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/707.36 = 291.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 707.36 × 291.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 206,250.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,250.99/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.34

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