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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.24, 707.06 and 407.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.24, 707.06 and 407.52 is: 562.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.24 : 707.06 = 407.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.24/707.06 = 407.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.24x = 707.06 × 407.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.24x = 288,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,141.09/512.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.51

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