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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.93, 707.80 and 303.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.93, 707.80 and 303.15 is: 418.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.93 : 707.80 = 303.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.93/707.80 = 303.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.93x = 707.80 × 303.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.93x = 214,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,569.19/512.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.32

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