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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.59, 707.59 and 355.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.59, 707.59 and 355.19 is: 490.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.59 : 707.59 = 355.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.59/707.59 = 355.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.59x = 707.59 × 355.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.59x = 251,325.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,325.35/512.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.31

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