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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.14, 707.13 and 315.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.14, 707.13 and 315.73 is: 435.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.14 : 707.13 = 315.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.14/707.13 = 315.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.14x = 707.13 × 315.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.14x = 223,262.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,262.15/512.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.94

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