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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 706.52 and 413.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 706.52 and 413.00 is: 570.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 706.52 = 413.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/706.52 = 413.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 706.52 × 413.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 291,792.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,792.91/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.56

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