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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 706.56 and 302.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 706.56 and 302.22 is: 417.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 706.56 = 302.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/706.56 = 302.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 706.56 × 302.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 213,536.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,536.56/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.08

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