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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 766.19 and 402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 766.19 and 402.58 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 766.19 = 402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/766.19 = 402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 766.19 × 402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 308,452.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,452.77/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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