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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.94, 706.23 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.94, 706.23 and 302.09 is: 416.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.94 : 706.23 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.94/706.23 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.94x = 706.23 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.94x = 213,345.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,345.02/511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.74

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