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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 705.75 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 705.75 and 379.10 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 705.75 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/705.75 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 705.75 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 267,549.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,549.83/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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