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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.28, 706.86 and 302.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.28, 706.86 and 302.49 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.28 : 706.86 = 302.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.28/706.86 = 302.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.28x = 706.86 × 302.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.28x = 213,818.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,818.08/512.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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