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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.39, 705.43 and 314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.39, 705.43 and 314.86 is: 434.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.39 : 705.43 = 314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.39/705.43 = 314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.39x = 705.43 × 314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.39x = 222,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,111.69/511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.33

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