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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.72, 707.40 and 291.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.72, 707.40 and 291.64 is: 402.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.72 : 707.40 = 291.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.72/707.40 = 291.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.72x = 707.40 × 291.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.72x = 206,306.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,306.14/512.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.38

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