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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 767.68 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 767.68 and 502.88 is: 755.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 767.68 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/767.68 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 767.68 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 386,050.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,050.92/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.42

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