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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 765.14 and 440.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 765.14 and 440.01 is: 658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 765.14 = 440.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/765.14 = 440.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 765.14 × 440.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 336,667.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,667.05/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.47

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