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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 705.26 and 314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 705.26 and 314.64 is: 434.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 705.26 = 314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/705.26 = 314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 705.26 × 314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 221,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,901.43/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.03

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