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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 705.66 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 705.66 and 301.52 is: 416.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 705.66 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/705.66 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 705.66 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 212,770.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,770.60/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.09

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