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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.60, 705.72 and 418.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.60, 705.72 and 418.42 is: 577.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.60 : 705.72 = 418.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.60/705.72 = 418.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.60x = 705.72 × 418.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.60x = 295,287.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,287.36/511.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.18

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