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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 705.22 and 314.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 705.22 and 314.50 is: 434.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 705.22 = 314.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/705.22 = 314.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 705.22 × 314.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 221,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,791.69/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.02

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