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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.06, 706.56 and 315.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.06, 706.56 and 315.51 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.06 : 706.56 = 315.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.06/706.56 = 315.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.06x = 706.56 × 315.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.06x = 222,926.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,926.75/512.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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