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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 705.38 and 314.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 705.38 and 314.66 is: 434.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 705.38 = 314.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/705.38 = 314.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 705.38 × 314.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 221,954.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,954.87/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.01

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