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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 705.62 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 705.62 and 301.64 is: 416.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 705.62 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/705.62 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 705.62 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 212,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,843.22/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.26

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