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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.93, 706.39 and 287.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.93, 706.39 and 287.82 is: 397.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.93 : 706.39 = 287.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.93/706.39 = 287.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.93x = 706.39 × 287.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.93x = 203,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,311.73/511.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.15

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