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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 706.32 and 418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 706.32 and 418.32 is: 577.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 706.32 = 418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/706.32 = 418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 706.32 × 418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 295,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,467.78/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.34

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