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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.05, 706.56 and 302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.05, 706.56 and 302.26 is: 417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.05 : 706.56 = 302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.05/706.56 = 302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.05x = 706.56 × 302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.05x = 213,564.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,564.83/512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.08

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