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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 705.19 and 353.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 705.19 and 353.71 is: 487.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 705.19 = 353.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/705.19 = 353.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 705.19 × 353.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 249,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,429.23/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.99

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