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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.65, 706.30 and 312.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.65, 706.30 and 312.49 is: 431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.65 : 706.30 = 312.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.65/706.30 = 312.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.65x = 706.30 × 312.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.65x = 220,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,711.69/511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.37

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