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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 704.97 and 392.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 704.97 and 392.94 is: 541.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 704.97 = 392.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/704.97 = 392.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 704.97 × 392.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 277,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,010.91/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.96

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