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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.12, 705.36 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.12, 705.36 and 301.26 is: 415.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.12 : 705.36 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.12/705.36 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.12x = 705.36 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.12x = 212,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,496.75/511.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.75

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