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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 767.07 and 403.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 767.07 and 403.02 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 767.07 = 403.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/767.07 = 403.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 767.07 × 403.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 309,144.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,144.55/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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