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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.00, 767.71 and 294.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.00, 767.71 and 294.73 is: 442.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.00 : 767.71 = 294.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.00/767.71 = 294.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.00x = 767.71 × 294.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.00x = 226,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,265.62/511.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.79

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