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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.97, 707.91 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.97, 707.91 and 291.90 is: 402.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.97 : 707.91 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.97/707.91 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.97x = 707.91 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.97x = 206,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,638.93/512.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.83

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