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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 768.42 and 404.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 768.42 and 404.22 is: 607.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 768.42 = 404.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/768.42 = 404.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 768.42 × 404.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 310,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,610.73/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.68

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