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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.75, 706.40 and 356.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.75, 706.40 and 356.59 is: 492.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 706.40 = 356.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/706.40 = 356.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 706.40 × 356.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 251,895.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,895.18/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.22

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