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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.84, 705.96 and 315.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.84, 705.96 and 315.44 is: 435.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.84 : 705.96 = 315.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.84/705.96 = 315.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.84x = 705.96 × 315.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.84x = 222,688.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,688.02/511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.07

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