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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.89, 707.68 and 303.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.89, 707.68 and 303.08 is: 418.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.89 : 707.68 = 303.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.89/707.68 = 303.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.89x = 707.68 × 303.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.89x = 214,483.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,483.27/512.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.18

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