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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.84, 707.72 and 303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.84, 707.72 and 303.02 is: 418.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.84 : 707.72 = 303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.84/707.72 = 303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.84x = 707.72 × 303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.84x = 214,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,450.91/512.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.16

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