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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 705.49 and 301.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 705.49 and 301.43 is: 415.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 705.49 = 301.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/705.49 = 301.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 705.49 × 301.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 212,656.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,656.86/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.95

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