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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.65, 706.10 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.65, 706.10 and 287.60 is: 396.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.65 : 706.10 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.65/706.10 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.65x = 706.10 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.65x = 203,069.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,069.39/511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.89

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