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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 703.70 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 703.70 and 437.22 is: 602.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 703.70 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/703.70 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 703.70 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 307,671.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,671.71/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.00

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