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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.56, 707.40 and 305.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.56, 707.40 and 305.56 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.56 : 707.40 = 305.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.56/707.40 = 305.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.56x = 707.40 × 305.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.56x = 216,153.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,153.14/512.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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