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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.00, 765.35 and 236.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.00, 765.35 and 236.25 is: 353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.00 : 765.35 = 236.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.00/765.35 = 236.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.00x = 765.35 × 236.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.00x = 180,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,817.40/511.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.85

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