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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 707.85 and 280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 707.85 and 280.05 is: 386.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 707.85 = 280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/707.85 = 280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 707.85 × 280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 198,233.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,233.39/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.47

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