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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 705.11 and 379.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 705.11 and 379.89 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 705.11 = 379.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/705.11 = 379.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 705.11 × 379.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 267,862.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,862.34/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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