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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 705.30 and 301.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 705.30 and 301.30 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 705.30 = 301.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/705.30 = 301.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 705.30 × 301.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 212,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,506.89/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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