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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 706.12 and 315.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 706.12 and 315.24 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 706.12 = 315.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/706.12 = 315.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 706.12 × 315.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 222,597.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,597.27/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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