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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.48, 708 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.48, 708 and 357.68 is: 494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.48 : 708 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.48/708 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.48x = 708 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.48x = 253,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,237.44/512.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.14

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