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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.03, 706.55 and 407.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.03, 706.55 and 407.39 is: 562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.03 : 706.55 = 407.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.03/706.55 = 407.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.03x = 706.55 × 407.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.03x = 287,835.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,835.83/512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.14

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