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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.91, 707.74 and 291.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.91, 707.74 and 291.85 is: 402.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.91 : 707.74 = 291.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.91/707.74 = 291.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.91x = 707.74 × 291.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.91x = 206,553.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,553.92/512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.71

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