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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.57, 705.97 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.57, 705.97 and 301.75 is: 416.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.57 : 705.97 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.57/705.97 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.57x = 705.97 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.57x = 213,026.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,026.20/511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.41

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