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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.71, 707.60 and 288.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.71, 707.60 and 288.66 is: 398.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.71 : 707.60 = 288.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.71/707.60 = 288.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.71x = 707.60 × 288.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.71x = 204,259.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,259.19/512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.39

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