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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.91, 706.52 and 302.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.91, 706.52 and 302.14 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.91 : 706.52 = 302.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.91/706.52 = 302.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.91x = 706.52 × 302.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.91x = 213,464.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,464.34/511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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