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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.34, 707.03 and 279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.34, 707.03 and 279.46 is: 385.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.34 : 707.03 = 279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.34/707.03 = 279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.34x = 707.03 × 279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.34x = 197,586.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,586.35/512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.66

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