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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 705.43 and 353.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 705.43 and 353.97 is: 488.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 705.43 = 353.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/705.43 = 353.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 705.43 × 353.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 249,699.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,699.51/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.25

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