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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.39, 766.03 and 424.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.39, 766.03 and 424.52 is: 635.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.39 : 766.03 = 424.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.39/766.03 = 424.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.39x = 766.03 × 424.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.39x = 325,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,195.06/511.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.90

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