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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.96, 706.62 and 312.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.96, 706.62 and 312.97 is: 431.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.96 : 706.62 = 312.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.96/706.62 = 312.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.96x = 706.62 × 312.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.96x = 221,150.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,150.86/511.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.97

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