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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 767.28 and 475.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 767.28 and 475.44 is: 713.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 767.28 = 475.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/767.28 = 475.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 767.28 × 475.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 364,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,795.60/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.61

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