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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512, 706.64 and 305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512, 706.64 and 305.12 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512 : 706.64 = 305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512/706.64 = 305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512x = 706.64 × 305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512x = 215,610.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,610.00/512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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