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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.71, 707.59 and 291.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.71, 707.59 and 291.73 is: 402.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.71 : 707.59 = 291.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.71/707.59 = 291.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.71x = 707.59 × 291.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.71x = 206,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,425.23/512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.62

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