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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.95, 705.27 and 301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.95, 705.27 and 301.11 is: 415.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.95 : 705.27 = 301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.95/705.27 = 301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.95x = 705.27 × 301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.95x = 212,361.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,361.33/510.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.62

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