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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 706.73 and 315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 706.73 and 315.56 is: 435.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 706.73 = 315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/706.73 = 315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 706.73 × 315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 223,015.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,015.91/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.59

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