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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.18, 706.74 and 302.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.18, 706.74 and 302.33 is: 417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.18 : 706.74 = 302.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.18/706.74 = 302.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.18x = 706.74 × 302.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.18x = 213,668.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,668.70/512.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.18

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