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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 515.91, 712.08 and 291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 515.91, 712.08 and 291.90 is: 402.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    515.91 : 712.08 = 291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    515.91/712.08 = 291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    515.91x = 712.08 × 291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    515.91x = 207,856.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,856.15/515.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.89

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