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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 705.27 and 314.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 705.27 and 314.62 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 705.27 = 314.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/705.27 = 314.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 705.27 × 314.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 221,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,890.28/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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