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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.37, 705.63 and 301.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.37, 705.63 and 301.61 is: 416.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.37 : 705.63 = 301.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.37/705.63 = 301.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.37x = 705.63 × 301.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.37x = 212,825.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,825.06/511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.19

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