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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.83, 705.34 and 371.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.83, 705.34 and 371.80 is: 512.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.83 : 705.34 = 371.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.83/705.34 = 371.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.83x = 705.34 × 371.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.83x = 262,246.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,246.76/511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.37

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