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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 706 and 371.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 706 and 371.66 is: 512.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 706 = 371.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/706 = 371.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 706 × 371.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 262,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,391.96/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.71

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