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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 705.64 and 301.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 705.64 and 301.54 is: 416.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 705.64 = 301.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/705.64 = 301.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 705.64 × 301.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 212,778.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,778.69/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.07

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