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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.66, 707.23 and 316.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.66, 707.23 and 316.14 is: 436.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.66 : 707.23 = 316.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.66/707.23 = 316.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.66x = 707.23 × 316.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.66x = 223,581.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,581.44/512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.12

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