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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 705.15 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 705.15 and 301.23 is: 415.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 705.15 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/705.15 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 705.15 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 212,412.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,412.33/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.59

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