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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 706.83 and 388.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 706.83 and 388.57 is: 535.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 706.83 = 388.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/706.83 = 388.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 706.83 × 388.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 274,652.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,652.93/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.97

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