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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 705.36 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 705.36 and 301.32 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 705.36 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/705.36 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 705.36 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 212,539.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,539.08/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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