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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 767.37 and 431.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 767.37 and 431.10 is: 647.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 767.37 = 431.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/767.37 = 431.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 767.37 × 431.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 330,813.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,813.21/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.05

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