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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.50, 704.25 and 406.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.50, 704.25 and 406.24 is: 559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.50 : 704.25 = 406.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.50/704.25 = 406.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.50x = 704.25 × 406.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.50x = 286,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,094.52/511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.32

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