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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.40, 707.12 and 279.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.40, 707.12 and 279.53 is: 385.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.40 : 707.12 = 279.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.40/707.12 = 279.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.40x = 707.12 × 279.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.40x = 197,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,656.32/512.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.75

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