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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 704.52 and 379.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 704.52 and 379.83 is: 523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 704.52 = 379.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/704.52 = 379.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 704.52 × 379.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 267,597.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,597.83/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.62

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