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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 705.25 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 705.25 and 301.29 is: 415.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 705.25 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/705.25 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 705.25 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 212,484.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,484.77/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.72

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