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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 766.52 and 403.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 766.52 and 403.28 is: 604.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 766.52 = 403.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/766.52 = 403.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 766.52 × 403.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 309,122.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,122.19/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.04

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