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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.12, 706.74 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.12, 706.74 and 302.28 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.12 : 706.74 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.12/706.74 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.12x = 706.74 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.12x = 213,633.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,633.37/512.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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