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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 706.44 and 380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 706.44 and 380.46 is: 525.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 706.44 = 380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/706.44 = 380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 706.44 × 380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 268,772.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,772.16/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.27

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