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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.95, 706.65 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.95, 706.65 and 302.11 is: 417.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.95 : 706.65 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.95/706.65 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.95x = 706.65 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.95x = 213,484.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,484.26/511.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.00

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