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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.74, 706.46 and 315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.74, 706.46 and 315.36 is: 435.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.74 : 706.46 = 315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.74/706.46 = 315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.74x = 706.46 × 315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.74x = 222,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,787.65/511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.36

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