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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 705.20 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 705.20 and 301.29 is: 415.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 705.20 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/705.20 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 705.20 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 212,469.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,469.71/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.70

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