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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.79, 707.63 and 291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.79, 707.63 and 291.76 is: 402.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.79 : 707.63 = 291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.79/707.63 = 291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.79x = 707.63 × 291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.79x = 206,454.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,454.90/512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.61

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