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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.58, 706.68 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.58, 706.68 and 394.74 is: 544.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.58 : 706.68 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.58/706.68 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.58x = 706.68 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.58x = 278,954.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,954.86/512.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.22

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