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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 706.25 and 315.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 706.25 and 315.13 is: 434.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 706.25 = 315.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/706.25 = 315.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 706.25 × 315.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 222,555.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,555.46/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.88

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