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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.53, 707.20 and 302.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.53, 707.20 and 302.69 is: 417.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.53 : 707.20 = 302.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.53/707.20 = 302.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.53x = 707.20 × 302.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.53x = 214,057.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,057.32/512.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.65

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