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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 705.17 and 287.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 705.17 and 287.01 is: 395.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 705.17 = 287.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/705.17 = 287.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 705.17 × 287.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 202,390.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,390.84/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.98

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