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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 705.88 and 353.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 705.88 and 353.96 is: 488.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 705.88 = 353.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/705.88 = 353.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 705.88 × 353.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 249,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,851.52/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.39

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