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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 706.24 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 706.24 and 395.52 is: 545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 706.24 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/706.24 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 706.24 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 279,332.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,332.04/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.40

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