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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 767.04 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 767.04 and 507.52 is: 761.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 767.04 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/767.04 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 767.04 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 389,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,288.14/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.28

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