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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 705.95 and 301.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 705.95 and 301.84 is: 416.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 705.95 = 301.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/705.95 = 301.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 705.95 × 301.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 213,081.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,081.81/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.52

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