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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.51, 707.13 and 316.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.51, 707.13 and 316.07 is: 436.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.51 : 707.13 = 316.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.51/707.13 = 316.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.51x = 707.13 × 316.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.51x = 223,502.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,502.58/512.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.09

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