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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.70, 707.43 and 288.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.70, 707.43 and 288.63 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.70 : 707.43 = 288.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.70/707.43 = 288.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.70x = 707.43 × 288.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.70x = 204,185.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,185.52/512.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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