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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.68, 707.56 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.68, 707.56 and 291.64 is: 402.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.68 : 707.56 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.68/707.56 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.68x = 707.56 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.68x = 206,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,352.80/512.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.50

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