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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 704.30 and 380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 704.30 and 380.04 is: 523.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 704.30 = 380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/704.30 = 380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 704.30 × 380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 267,662.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,662.17/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.53

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