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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.97, 706.62 and 302.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.97, 706.62 and 302.28 is: 417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.97 : 706.62 = 302.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.97/706.62 = 302.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.97x = 706.62 × 302.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.97x = 213,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,599.55/511.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.21

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