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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.39, 705.60 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.39, 705.60 and 301.55 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.39 : 705.60 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.39/705.60 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.39x = 705.60 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.39x = 212,775.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,775.44/511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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