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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 705.60 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 705.60 and 356.52 is: 491.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 705.60 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/705.60 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 705.60 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 251,560.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,560.51/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.29

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