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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.42, 706.77 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.42, 706.77 and 395.78 is: 545.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.42 : 706.77 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.42/706.77 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.42x = 706.77 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.42x = 279,725.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,725.43/512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.89

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