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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 767.92 and 403.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 767.92 and 403.84 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 767.92 = 403.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/767.92 = 403.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 767.92 × 403.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 310,116.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,116.81/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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