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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.16, 720.42 and 511.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.16, 720.42 and 511.80 is: 704.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.16 : 720.42 = 511.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.16/720.42 = 511.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.16x = 720.42 × 511.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.16x = 368,710.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,710.96/523.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704.78

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