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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.71, 705.98 and 393.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.71, 705.98 and 393.72 is: 543.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.71 : 705.98 = 393.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.71/705.98 = 393.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.71x = 705.98 × 393.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.71x = 277,956.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,956.48/511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.19

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