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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 706.74 and 381.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 706.74 and 381.26 is: 526.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 706.74 = 381.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/706.74 = 381.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 706.74 × 381.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 269,451.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,451.69/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.60

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