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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 706.53 and 284.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 706.53 and 284.86 is: 393.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 706.53 = 284.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/706.53 = 284.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 706.53 × 284.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 201,264.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,264.09/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.11

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