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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 764.34 and 381.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 764.34 and 381.21 is: 570.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 764.34 = 381.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/764.34 = 381.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 764.34 × 381.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 291,374.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,374.05/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.06

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