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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 701.09 and 506.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 701.09 and 506.72 is: 695.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 701.09 = 506.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/701.09 = 506.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 701.09 × 506.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 355,256.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,256.32/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.08

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