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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.07, 706.82 and 302.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.07, 706.82 and 302.37 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.07 : 706.82 = 302.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.07/706.82 = 302.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.07x = 706.82 × 302.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.07x = 213,719.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,719.65/512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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