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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.21, 705.29 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.21, 705.29 and 393.22 is: 542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.21 : 705.29 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.21/705.29 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.21x = 705.29 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.21x = 277,334.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,334.13/511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.51

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