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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 767.07 and 438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 767.07 and 438.21 is: 657.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 767.07 = 438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/767.07 = 438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 767.07 × 438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 336,137.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,137.74/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.66

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