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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.67, 707.43 and 291.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.67, 707.43 and 291.60 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.67 : 707.43 = 291.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.67/707.43 = 291.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.67x = 707.43 × 291.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.67x = 206,286.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,286.59/512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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