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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.37, 707.00 and 302.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.37, 707.00 and 302.55 is: 417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.37 : 707.00 = 302.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.37/707.00 = 302.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.37x = 707.00 × 302.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.37x = 213,901.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,901.34/512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.48

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