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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.94, 707.76 and 316.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.94, 707.76 and 316.50 is: 436.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.94 : 707.76 = 316.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.94/707.76 = 316.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.94x = 707.76 × 316.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.94x = 224,006.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,006.04/512.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.71

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