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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 706.20 and 371.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 706.20 and 371.50 is: 512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 706.20 = 371.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/706.20 = 371.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 706.20 × 371.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 262,353.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,353.30/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.88

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