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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.03, 706.64 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.03, 706.64 and 302.22 is: 417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.03 : 706.64 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.03/706.64 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.03x = 706.64 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.03x = 213,559.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,559.23/512.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.08

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