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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.12, 706.73 and 279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.12, 706.73 and 279.24 is: 385.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.12 : 706.73 = 279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.12/706.73 = 279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.12x = 706.73 × 279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.12x = 197,345.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,345.89/512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.35

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