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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 704.89 and 371.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 704.89 and 371.69 is: 512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 704.89 = 371.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/704.89 = 371.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 704.89 × 371.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 261,995.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,995.18/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.61

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