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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.30, 804.45 and 511.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.30, 804.45 and 511.10 is: 766.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.30 : 804.45 = 511.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.30/804.45 = 511.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.30x = 804.45 × 511.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.30x = 411,154.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,154.40/536.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.65

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