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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 765.84 and 414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 765.84 and 414.24 is: 620.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 765.84 = 414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/765.84 = 414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 765.84 × 414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 317,241.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,241.56/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.00

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