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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.46, 704.57 and 371.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.46, 704.57 and 371.17 is: 511.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.46 : 704.57 = 371.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.46/704.57 = 371.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.46x = 704.57 × 371.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.46x = 261,509.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,509.87/511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.30

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