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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 707.89 and 288.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 707.89 and 288.87 is: 398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 707.89 = 288.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/707.89 = 288.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 707.89 × 288.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 204,485.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,485.89/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.67

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