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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 705.06 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 705.06 and 314.70 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 705.06 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/705.06 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 705.06 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 221,882.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,882.38/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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