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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.10, 706.74 and 315.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.10, 706.74 and 315.62 is: 435.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.10 : 706.74 = 315.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.10/706.74 = 315.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.10x = 706.74 × 315.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.10x = 223,057.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,057.75/512.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.57

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