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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 706.23 and 413.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 706.23 and 413.43 is: 571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 706.23 = 413.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/706.23 = 413.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 706.23 × 413.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 291,976.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,976.83/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.12

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