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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 706.50 and 315.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 706.50 and 315.42 is: 435.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 706.50 = 315.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/706.50 = 315.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 706.50 × 315.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 222,844.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,844.23/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.21

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