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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.59, 767.10 and 338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.59, 767.10 and 338.13 is: 507.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.59 : 767.10 = 338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.59/767.10 = 338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.59x = 767.10 × 338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.59x = 259,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,379.52/511.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.01

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