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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.09, 706.68 and 312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.09, 706.68 and 312.92 is: 431.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.09 : 706.68 = 312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.09/706.68 = 312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.09x = 706.68 × 312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.09x = 221,130.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,130.77/512.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.82

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