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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 704.79 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 704.79 and 418.14 is: 576.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 704.79 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/704.79 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 704.79 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 294,700.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,700.89/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.59

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