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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.16, 706.77 and 279.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.16, 706.77 and 279.30 is: 385.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.16 : 706.77 = 279.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.16/706.77 = 279.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.16x = 706.77 × 279.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.16x = 197,400.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,400.86/512.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.43

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