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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.22, 706.85 and 302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.22, 706.85 and 302.40 is: 417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.22 : 706.85 = 302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.22/706.85 = 302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.22x = 706.85 × 302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.22x = 213,751.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,751.91/512.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.31

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