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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.95, 707.85 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.95, 707.85 and 291.90 is: 402.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.95 : 707.85 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.95/707.85 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.95x = 707.85 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.95x = 206,621.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,621.42/512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.81

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