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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 765.24 and 394.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 765.24 and 394.56 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 765.24 = 394.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/765.24 = 394.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 765.24 × 394.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 301,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,933.09/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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