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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.59, 705.72 and 387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.59, 705.72 and 387.25 is: 534.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.59 : 705.72 = 387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.59/705.72 = 387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.59x = 705.72 × 387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.59x = 273,290.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,290.07/511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.20

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