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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 705.56 and 380.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 705.56 and 380.32 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 705.56 = 380.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/705.56 = 380.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 705.56 × 380.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 268,338.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,338.58/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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