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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 706.58 and 381.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 706.58 and 381.12 is: 526.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 706.58 = 381.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/706.58 = 381.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 706.58 × 381.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 269,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,289.86/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.44

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