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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.39, 705.81 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.39, 705.81 and 301.54 is: 416.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.39 : 705.81 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.39/705.81 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.39x = 705.81 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.39x = 212,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,829.95/511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.18

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