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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 705.93 and 315.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 705.93 and 315.02 is: 434.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 705.93 = 315.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/705.93 = 315.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 705.93 × 315.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 222,382.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,382.07/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.75

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