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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 705.19 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 705.19 and 301.27 is: 415.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 705.19 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/705.19 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 705.19 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 212,451.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,451.08/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.60

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