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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 707.58 and 387.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 707.58 and 387.61 is: 535.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 707.58 = 387.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/707.58 = 387.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 707.58 × 387.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 274,263.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,263.31/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.68

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