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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 706.86 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 706.86 and 279.35 is: 385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 706.86 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/706.86 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 706.86 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 197,461.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,461.34/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.50

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