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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.61, 705.06 and 418.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.61, 705.06 and 418.05 is: 576.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.61 : 705.06 = 418.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.61/705.06 = 418.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.61x = 705.06 × 418.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.61x = 294,750.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,750.33/511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.13

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