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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.44, 705.90 and 386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.44, 705.90 and 386.94 is: 534.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.44 : 705.90 = 386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.44/705.90 = 386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.44x = 705.90 × 386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.44x = 273,140.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,140.95/511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.06

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