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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.50, 707.12 and 354.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.50, 707.12 and 354.87 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.50 : 707.12 = 354.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.50/707.12 = 354.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.50x = 707.12 × 354.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.50x = 250,935.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,935.67/512.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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