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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.69, 707.52 and 279.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.69, 707.52 and 279.82 is: 386.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.69 : 707.52 = 279.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.69/707.52 = 279.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.69x = 707.52 × 279.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.69x = 197,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,976.48/512.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.15

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