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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.25, 706.89 and 299.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.25, 706.89 and 299.55 is: 413.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.25 : 706.89 = 299.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.25/706.89 = 299.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.25x = 706.89 × 299.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.25x = 211,748.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,748.90/512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.37

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