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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.42, 707.04 and 313.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.42, 707.04 and 313.20 is: 432.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.42 : 707.04 = 313.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.42/707.04 = 313.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.42x = 707.04 × 313.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.42x = 221,444.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,444.93/512.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.16

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