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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 707.49 and 291.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 707.49 and 291.63 is: 402.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 707.49 = 291.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/707.49 = 291.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 707.49 × 291.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 206,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,325.31/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.48

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