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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 516.34, 708.28 and 511.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 516.34, 708.28 and 511.96 is: 702.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    516.34 : 708.28 = 511.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    516.34/708.28 = 511.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    516.34x = 708.28 × 511.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    516.34x = 362,611.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 362,611.03/516.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.27

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