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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 704.97 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 704.97 and 387.45 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 704.97 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/704.97 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 704.97 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 273,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,140.63/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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