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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 706.87 and 315.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 706.87 and 315.66 is: 435.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 706.87 = 315.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/706.87 = 315.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 706.87 × 315.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 223,130.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,130.58/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.77

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