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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.10, 706.68 and 279.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.10, 706.68 and 279.21 is: 385.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.10 : 706.68 = 279.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.10/706.68 = 279.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.10x = 706.68 × 279.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.10x = 197,312.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,312.12/512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.30

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