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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 766.95 and 397.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 766.95 and 397.74 is: 595.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 766.95 = 397.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/766.95 = 397.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 766.95 × 397.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 305,046.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,046.69/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.82

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