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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 706.10 and 301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 706.10 and 301.88 is: 416.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 706.10 = 301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/706.10 = 301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 706.10 × 301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 213,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,152.43/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.59

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