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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 705.29 and 314.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 705.29 and 314.51 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 705.29 = 314.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/705.29 = 314.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 705.29 × 314.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 221,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,815.66/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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