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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.31, 835.45 and 511.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.31, 835.45 and 511.18 is: 766.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.31 : 835.45 = 511.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.31/835.45 = 511.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.31x = 835.45 × 511.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.31x = 427,061.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,061.96/557.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.29

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