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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.91, 707.85 and 303.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.91, 707.85 and 303.03 is: 418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.91 : 707.85 = 303.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.91/707.85 = 303.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.91x = 707.85 × 303.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.91x = 214,499.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,499.79/512.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.20

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