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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.41, 707.13 and 279.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.41, 707.13 and 279.54 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.41 : 707.13 = 279.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.41/707.13 = 279.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.41x = 707.13 × 279.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.41x = 197,671.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,671.12/512.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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