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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 705.50 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 705.50 and 301.29 is: 415.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 705.50 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/705.50 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 705.50 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 212,557.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,557.07/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.82

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