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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.90, 707.68 and 303.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.90, 707.68 and 303.01 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.90 : 707.68 = 303.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.90/707.68 = 303.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.90x = 707.68 × 303.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.90x = 214,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,434.12/512.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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