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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 705.38 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 705.38 and 287.12 is: 396.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 705.38 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/705.38 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 705.38 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 202,530.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,530.89/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.19

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