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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 766.98 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 766.98 and 424.16 is: 636.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 766.98 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/766.98 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 766.98 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 325,322.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,322.24/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.36

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