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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 704.22 and 355.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 704.22 and 355.52 is: 489.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 704.22 = 355.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/704.22 = 355.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 704.22 × 355.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 250,364.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,364.29/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.91

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