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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 704.96 and 394.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 704.96 and 394.24 is: 543.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 704.96 = 394.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/704.96 = 394.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 704.96 × 394.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 277,923.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,923.43/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.84

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