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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 705.69 and 379.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 705.69 and 379.82 is: 524.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 705.69 = 379.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/705.69 = 379.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 705.69 × 379.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 268,036.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,036.94/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.49

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