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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 705.48 and 301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 705.48 and 301.40 is: 415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 705.48 = 301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/705.48 = 301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 705.48 × 301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 212,629.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,629.66/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.98

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