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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 705.68 and 301.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 705.68 and 301.64 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 705.68 = 301.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/705.68 = 301.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 705.68 × 301.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 212,861.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,861.76/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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