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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.18, 767.78 and 438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.18, 767.78 and 438.02 is: 657.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.18 : 767.78 = 438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.18/767.78 = 438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.18x = 767.78 × 438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.18x = 336,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,303.00/511.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.90

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