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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 706.62 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 706.62 and 387.55 is: 534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 706.62 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/706.62 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 706.62 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 273,850.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,850.58/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.98

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