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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.63, 707.38 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.63, 707.38 and 291.59 is: 402.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.63 : 707.38 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.63/707.38 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.63x = 707.38 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.63x = 206,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,266.95/512.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.37

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