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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.07, 706.65 and 279.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.07, 706.65 and 279.18 is: 385.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.07 : 706.65 = 279.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.07/706.65 = 279.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.07x = 706.65 × 279.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.07x = 197,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,282.55/512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.26

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