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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 705.40 and 312.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 705.40 and 312.02 is: 430.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 705.40 = 312.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/705.40 = 312.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 705.40 × 312.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 220,098.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,098.91/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.60

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