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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.41, 706.80 and 354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.41, 706.80 and 354.97 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.41 : 706.80 = 354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.41/706.80 = 354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.41x = 706.80 × 354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.41x = 250,892.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,892.80/512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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