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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 705.30 and 301.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 705.30 and 301.31 is: 415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 705.30 = 301.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/705.30 = 301.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 705.30 × 301.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 212,513.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,513.94/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.68

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