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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.66, 707.56 and 302.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.66, 707.56 and 302.89 is: 418.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.66 : 707.56 = 302.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.66/707.56 = 302.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.66x = 707.56 × 302.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.66x = 214,307.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,307.80/512.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.03

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