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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.83, 707.71 and 291.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.83, 707.71 and 291.78 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.83 : 707.71 = 291.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.83/707.71 = 291.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.83x = 707.71 × 291.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.83x = 206,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,494.27/512.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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