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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 706.20 and 312.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 706.20 and 312.50 is: 431.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 706.20 = 312.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/706.20 = 312.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 706.20 × 312.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 220,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,687.50/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.38

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