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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.66, 706.08 and 312.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.66, 706.08 and 312.83 is: 431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.66 : 706.08 = 312.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.66/706.08 = 312.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.66x = 706.08 × 312.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.66x = 220,878.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,878.67/511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.69

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