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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 706.93 and 279.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 706.93 and 279.39 is: 385.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 706.93 = 279.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/706.93 = 279.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 706.93 × 279.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 197,509.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,509.17/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.56

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