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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 705.59 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 705.59 and 304.25 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 705.59 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/705.59 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 705.59 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 214,674.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,674.24/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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