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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 706.26 and 315.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 706.26 and 315.21 is: 435.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 706.26 = 315.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/706.26 = 315.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 706.26 × 315.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 222,620.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,620.21/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.03

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