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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.45, 706.04 and 301.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.45, 706.04 and 301.55 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.45 : 706.04 = 301.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.45/706.04 = 301.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.45x = 706.04 × 301.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.45x = 212,906.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,906.62/511.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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