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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.44, 707.74 and 397.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.44, 707.74 and 397.40 is: 548.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.44 : 707.74 = 397.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.44/707.74 = 397.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.44x = 707.74 × 397.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.44x = 281,255.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,255.88/512.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.86

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