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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 705.32 and 380.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 705.32 and 380.44 is: 525.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 705.32 = 380.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/705.32 = 380.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 705.32 × 380.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 268,331.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,331.94/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.03

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