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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 534.52, 801.24 and 511.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 534.52, 801.24 and 511.30 is: 766.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    534.52 : 801.24 = 511.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    534.52/801.24 = 511.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    534.52x = 801.24 × 511.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    534.52x = 409,674.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,674.01/534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.43

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