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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.35, 706.91 and 302.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.35, 706.91 and 302.51 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.35 : 706.91 = 302.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.35/706.91 = 302.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.35x = 706.91 × 302.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.35x = 213,847.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,847.34/512.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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