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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 705.24 and 304.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 705.24 and 304.08 is: 419.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 705.24 = 304.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/705.24 = 304.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 705.24 × 304.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 214,449.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,449.38/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.57

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