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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 704.82 and 422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 704.82 and 422.40 is: 582.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 704.82 = 422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/704.82 = 422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 704.82 × 422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 297,715.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,715.97/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.32

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