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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 705.64 and 301.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 705.64 and 301.51 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 705.64 = 301.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/705.64 = 301.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 705.64 × 301.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 212,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,755.00/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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