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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.49, 705.03 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.49, 705.03 and 354.35 is: 488.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.49 : 705.03 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.49/705.03 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.49x = 705.03 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.49x = 249,827.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,827.38/511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.43

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