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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.04, 707.56 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.04, 707.56 and 387.48 is: 535.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.04 : 707.56 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.04/707.56 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.04x = 707.56 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.04x = 274,165.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,165.35/512.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.44

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