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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 705.16 and 301.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 705.16 and 301.17 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 705.16 = 301.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/705.16 = 301.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 705.16 × 301.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 212,368.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,368.76/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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