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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.79, 707.64 and 279.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.79, 707.64 and 279.91 is: 386.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.79 : 707.64 = 279.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.79/707.64 = 279.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.79x = 707.64 × 279.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.79x = 198,075.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,075.51/512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.27

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