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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.74, 706.25 and 301.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.74, 706.25 and 301.98 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.74 : 706.25 = 301.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.74/706.25 = 301.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.74x = 706.25 × 301.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.74x = 213,271.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,271.87/511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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