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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.88, 707.79 and 291.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.88, 707.79 and 291.84 is: 402.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.88 : 707.79 = 291.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.88/707.79 = 291.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.88x = 707.79 × 291.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.88x = 206,560.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,560.34/512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.74

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