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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.54, 708.25 and 387.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.54, 708.25 and 387.98 is: 536.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.54 : 708.25 = 387.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.54/708.25 = 387.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.54x = 708.25 × 387.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.54x = 274,786.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,786.84/512.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.13

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