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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 705.93 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 705.93 and 424.04 is: 585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 705.93 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/705.93 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 705.93 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 299,342.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,342.56/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.20

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