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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 705.70 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 705.70 and 380.70 is: 525.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 705.70 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/705.70 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 705.70 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 268,659.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,659.99/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.42

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