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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 706.18 and 312.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 706.18 and 312.46 is: 431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 706.18 = 312.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/706.18 = 312.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 706.18 × 312.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 220,653.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,653.60/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.24

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