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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.94, 706.28 and 315.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.94, 706.28 and 315.11 is: 434.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.94 : 706.28 = 315.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.94/706.28 = 315.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.94x = 706.28 × 315.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.94x = 222,556.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,556.08/511.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.73

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