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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557, 837.40 and 511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557, 837.40 and 511.46 is: 768.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557 : 837.40 = 511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557/837.40 = 511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557x = 837.40 × 511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557x = 428,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,296.60/557
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.93

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