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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 707.13 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 707.13 and 313.38 is: 432.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 707.13 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/707.13 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 707.13 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 221,600.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,600.40/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.27

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