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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 705.84 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 705.84 and 315.12 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 705.84 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/705.84 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 705.84 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 222,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,424.30/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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