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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.10, 706.70 and 279.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.10, 706.70 and 279.22 is: 385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.10 : 706.70 = 279.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.10/706.70 = 279.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.10x = 706.70 × 279.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.10x = 197,323.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,323.38/512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.33

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