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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 618.24, 927.39 and 511.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 618.24, 927.39 and 511.32 is: 767.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    618.24 : 927.39 = 511.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    618.24/927.39 = 511.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    618.24x = 927.39 × 511.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    618.24x = 474,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,193.05/618.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.00

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