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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.55, 707.01 and 302.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.55, 707.01 and 302.64 is: 417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.55 : 707.01 = 302.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.55/707.01 = 302.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.55x = 707.01 × 302.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.55x = 213,969.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,969.51/512.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.46

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