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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.03, 851.27 and 511.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.03, 851.27 and 511.14 is: 766.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.03 : 851.27 = 511.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.03/851.27 = 511.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.03x = 851.27 × 511.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.03x = 435,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,118.15/568.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.01

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