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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.19, 706.83 and 279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.19, 706.83 and 279.31 is: 385.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.19 : 706.83 = 279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.19/706.83 = 279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.19x = 706.83 × 279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.19x = 197,424.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,424.69/512.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.45

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