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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.72, 766.50 and 403.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.72, 766.50 and 403.18 is: 603.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.72 : 766.50 = 403.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.72/766.50 = 403.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.72x = 766.50 × 403.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.72x = 309,037.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,037.47/511.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.92

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