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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 768.72 and 317.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 768.72 and 317.24 is: 476.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 768.72 = 317.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/768.72 = 317.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 768.72 × 317.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 243,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,868.73/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.53

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