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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.86, 707.74 and 291.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.86, 707.74 and 291.81 is: 402.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.86 : 707.74 = 291.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.86/707.74 = 291.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.86x = 707.74 × 291.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.86x = 206,525.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,525.61/512.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.69

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