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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.99, 707.77 and 316.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.99, 707.77 and 316.36 is: 436.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.99 : 707.77 = 316.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.99/707.77 = 316.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.99x = 707.77 × 316.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.99x = 223,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,910.12/512.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.48

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