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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 706.04 and 301.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 706.04 and 301.86 is: 416.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 706.04 = 301.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/706.04 = 301.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 706.04 × 301.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 213,125.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,125.23/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.55

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