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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.03, 765.46 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.03, 765.46 and 424.16 is: 635.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.03 : 765.46 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.03/765.46 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.03x = 765.46 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.03x = 324,677.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,677.51/511.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.34

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