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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 705.60 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 705.60 and 371.80 is: 512.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 705.60 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/705.60 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 705.60 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 262,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,342.08/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.61

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