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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 705.15 and 301.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 705.15 and 301.14 is: 415.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 705.15 = 301.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/705.15 = 301.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 705.15 × 301.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 212,348.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,348.87/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.54

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