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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 706.86 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 706.86 and 387.72 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 706.86 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/706.86 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 706.86 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 274,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,063.76/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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