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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 706.02 and 354.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 706.02 and 354.26 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 706.02 = 354.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/706.02 = 354.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 706.02 × 354.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 250,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,114.65/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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