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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.01, 706.58 and 279.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.01, 706.58 and 279.15 is: 385.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.01 : 706.58 = 279.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.01/706.58 = 279.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.01x = 706.58 × 279.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.01x = 197,240.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,240.41/512.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.23

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