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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 767.34 and 404.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 767.34 and 404.24 is: 606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 767.34 = 404.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/767.34 = 404.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 767.34 × 404.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 310,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,185.68/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.83

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