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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.64, 707.14 and 316.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.64, 707.14 and 316.01 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.64 : 707.14 = 316.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.64/707.14 = 316.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.64x = 707.14 × 316.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.64x = 223,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,463.31/512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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