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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 705.38 and 301.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 705.38 and 301.38 is: 415.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 705.38 = 301.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/705.38 = 301.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 705.38 × 301.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 212,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,587.42/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.84

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