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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.91, 706.44 and 279.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.91, 706.44 and 279.03 is: 385.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.91 : 706.44 = 279.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.91/706.44 = 279.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.91x = 706.44 × 279.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.91x = 197,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,117.95/511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.06

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