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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.19, 705.44 and 301.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.19, 705.44 and 301.37 is: 415.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.19 : 705.44 = 301.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.19/705.44 = 301.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.19x = 705.44 × 301.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.19x = 212,593.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,593.42/511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.88

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