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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.66, 706.05 and 301.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.66, 706.05 and 301.82 is: 416.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.66 : 706.05 = 301.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.66/706.05 = 301.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.66x = 706.05 × 301.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.66x = 213,102.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,102.15/511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.49

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