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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.73, 706.13 and 379.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.73, 706.13 and 379.02 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.73 : 706.13 = 379.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.73/706.13 = 379.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.73x = 706.13 × 379.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.73x = 267,637.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,637.39/511.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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