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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.15, 706.77 and 279.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.15, 706.77 and 279.27 is: 385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.15 : 706.77 = 279.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.15/706.77 = 279.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.15x = 706.77 × 279.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.15x = 197,379.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,379.66/512.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.40

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