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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.72, 707.55 and 291.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.72, 707.55 and 291.68 is: 402.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.72 : 707.55 = 291.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.72/707.55 = 291.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.72x = 707.55 × 291.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.72x = 206,374.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,374.65/512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.51

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