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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 705.67 and 304.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 705.67 and 304.34 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 705.67 = 304.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/705.67 = 304.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 705.67 × 304.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 214,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,763.61/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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