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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.52, 706.32 and 503.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.52, 706.32 and 503.16 is: 693.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.52 : 706.32 = 503.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.52/706.32 = 503.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.52x = 706.32 × 503.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.52x = 355,391.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,391.97/512.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.42

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