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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 707.04 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 707.04 and 354.72 is: 489.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 707.04 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/707.04 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 707.04 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 250,801.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,801.23/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.64

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