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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.72, 707.51 and 291.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.72, 707.51 and 291.66 is: 402.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.72 : 707.51 = 291.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.72/707.51 = 291.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.72x = 707.51 × 291.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.72x = 206,350.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,350.91/512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.47

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