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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.21, 706.67 and 394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.21, 706.67 and 394.22 is: 543.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.21 : 706.67 = 394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.21/706.67 = 394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.21x = 706.67 × 394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.21x = 278,583.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,583.45/512.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.89

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