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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.74, 766.08 and 443.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.74, 766.08 and 443.34 is: 663.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.74 : 766.08 = 443.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.74/766.08 = 443.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.74x = 766.08 × 443.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.74x = 339,633.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,633.91/511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.68

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