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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 704.96 and 314.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 704.96 and 314.70 is: 434.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 704.96 = 314.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/704.96 = 314.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 704.96 × 314.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 221,849.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,849.34/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.07

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