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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.71, 706.20 and 315.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.71, 706.20 and 315.12 is: 434.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.71 : 706.20 = 315.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.71/706.20 = 315.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.71x = 706.20 × 315.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.71x = 222,537.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,537.74/511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.89

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