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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 705.15 and 433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 705.15 and 433.50 is: 597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 705.15 = 433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/705.15 = 433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 705.15 × 433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 305,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,682.53/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.90

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