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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 705.31 and 287.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 705.31 and 287.06 is: 396.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 705.31 = 287.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/705.31 = 287.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 705.31 × 287.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 202,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,465.73/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.15

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