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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 705.42 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 705.42 and 380.60 is: 524.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 705.42 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/705.42 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 705.42 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 268,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,482.85/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.75

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