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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.65, 704.70 and 380.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.65, 704.70 and 380.43 is: 523.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.65 : 704.70 = 380.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.65/704.70 = 380.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.65x = 704.70 × 380.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.65x = 268,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,089.02/511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.97

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