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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 704.97 and 301.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 704.97 and 301.10 is: 415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 704.97 = 301.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/704.97 = 301.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 704.97 × 301.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 212,262.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,262.94/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.37

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