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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 706.86 and 312.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 706.86 and 312.99 is: 431.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 706.86 = 312.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/706.86 = 312.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 706.86 × 312.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 221,240.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,240.11/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.92

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