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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.09, 706.52 and 315.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.09, 706.52 and 315.53 is: 435.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.09 : 706.52 = 315.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.09/706.52 = 315.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.09x = 706.52 × 315.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.09x = 222,925.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,925.51/512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.33

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