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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.47, 767.36 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.47, 767.36 and 396.05 is: 594.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.47 : 767.36 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.47/767.36 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.47x = 767.36 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.47x = 303,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,908.60/511.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.19

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