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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.95, 708.03 and 303.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.95, 708.03 and 303.11 is: 418.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.95 : 708.03 = 303.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.95/708.03 = 303.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.95x = 708.03 × 303.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.95x = 214,610.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,610.97/512.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.39

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