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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.52, 835.60 and 511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.52, 835.60 and 511.24 is: 766.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.52 : 835.60 = 511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.52/835.60 = 511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.52x = 835.60 × 511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.52x = 427,192.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,192.14/557.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.24

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