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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.19, 764.44 and 381.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.19, 764.44 and 381.27 is: 570.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.19 : 764.44 = 381.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.19/764.44 = 381.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.19x = 764.44 × 381.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.19x = 291,459.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,459.95/511.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.16

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