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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 705.24 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 705.24 and 423.54 is: 584.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 705.24 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/705.24 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 705.24 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 298,697.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,697.35/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.51

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