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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 704.64 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 704.64 and 355.56 is: 490.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 704.64 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/704.64 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 704.64 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 250,541.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,541.80/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.22

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