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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.03, 706.61 and 279.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.03, 706.61 and 279.16 is: 385.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.03 : 706.61 = 279.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.03/706.61 = 279.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.03x = 706.61 × 279.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.03x = 197,252.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,252.32/512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.24

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