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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.33, 706.91 and 302.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.33, 706.91 and 302.54 is: 417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.33 : 706.91 = 302.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.33/706.91 = 302.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.33x = 706.91 × 302.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.33x = 213,863.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,863.50/512.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.44

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