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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 705.39 and 301.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 705.39 and 301.36 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 705.39 = 301.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/705.39 = 301.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 705.39 × 301.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 212,574.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,574.57/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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