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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 766.50 and 409.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 766.50 and 409.56 is: 614.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 766.50 = 409.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/766.50 = 409.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 766.50 × 409.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 313,927.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,927.74/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.32

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