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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.67, 707.55 and 291.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.67, 707.55 and 291.59 is: 402.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.67 : 707.55 = 291.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.67/707.55 = 291.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.67x = 707.55 × 291.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.67x = 206,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,312.53/512.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.42

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