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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 764.79 and 401.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 764.79 and 401.73 is: 601.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 764.79 = 401.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/764.79 = 401.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 764.79 × 401.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 307,239.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,239.09/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.16

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