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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 705.52 and 301.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 705.52 and 301.18 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 705.52 = 301.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/705.52 = 301.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 705.52 × 301.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 212,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,486.00/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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