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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 705.48 and 301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 705.48 and 301.33 is: 415.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 705.48 = 301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/705.48 = 301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 705.48 × 301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 212,582.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,582.29/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.78

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