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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 705.34 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 705.34 and 380.44 is: 525.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 705.34 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/705.34 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 705.34 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 268,339.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,339.55/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.06

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