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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 764.74 and 354.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 764.74 and 354.09 is: 529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 764.74 = 354.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/764.74 = 354.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 764.74 × 354.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 270,785.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,785.90/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.89

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