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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 705.36 and 301.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 705.36 and 301.39 is: 415.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 705.36 = 301.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/705.36 = 301.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 705.36 × 301.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 212,588.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,588.45/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.85

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