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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 706.29 and 302.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 706.29 and 302.01 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 706.29 = 302.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/706.29 = 302.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 706.29 × 302.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 213,303.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,303.11/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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