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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 707.18 and 316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 707.18 and 316.08 is: 436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 707.18 = 316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/707.18 = 316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 707.18 × 316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 223,525.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,525.45/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.20

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