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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 705.69 and 315.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 705.69 and 315.03 is: 434.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 705.69 = 315.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/705.69 = 315.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 705.69 × 315.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 222,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,313.52/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.71

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