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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.27, 706.93 and 288.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.27, 706.93 and 288.21 is: 397.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.27 : 706.93 = 288.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.27/706.93 = 288.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.27x = 706.93 × 288.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.27x = 203,742.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,742.25/512.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.72

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