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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.46, 707.40 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.46, 707.40 and 388.16 is: 535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.46 : 707.40 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.46/707.40 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.46x = 707.40 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.46x = 274,580.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,580.85/512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.81

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