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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.32, 705.92 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.32, 705.92 and 395.52 is: 544.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.32 : 705.92 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.32/705.92 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.32x = 705.92 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.32x = 279,205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,205.48/512.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.98

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