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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 767.28 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 767.28 and 284.96 is: 427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 767.28 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/767.28 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 767.28 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 218,644.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,644.11/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.44

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