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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.31, 765.79 and 401.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.31, 765.79 and 401.37 is: 601.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.31 : 765.79 = 401.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.31/765.79 = 401.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.31x = 765.79 × 401.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.31x = 307,364.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,364.68/511.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.14

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