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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.88, 707.90 and 303.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.88, 707.90 and 303.09 is: 418.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.88 : 707.90 = 303.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.88/707.90 = 303.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.88x = 707.90 × 303.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.88x = 214,555.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,555.90/512.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.34

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