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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 766.88 and 492.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 766.88 and 492.22 is: 738.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 766.88 = 492.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/766.88 = 492.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 766.88 × 492.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 377,472.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,472.99/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.62

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