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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.86, 707.73 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.86, 707.73 and 291.79 is: 402.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.86 : 707.73 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.86/707.73 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.86x = 707.73 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.86x = 206,508.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,508.54/512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.66

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