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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 765.63 and 394.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 765.63 and 394.83 is: 591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 765.63 = 394.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/765.63 = 394.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 765.63 × 394.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 302,293.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,293.69/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.29

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