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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.78, 707.73 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.78, 707.73 and 291.83 is: 402.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.78 : 707.73 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.78/707.73 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.78x = 707.73 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.78x = 206,536.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,536.85/512.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.78

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