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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 701.91 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 701.91 and 505.44 is: 693.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 701.91 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/701.91 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 701.91 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 354,773.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,773.39/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.03

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