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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511, 765.28 and 293.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511, 765.28 and 293.92 is: 440.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511 : 765.28 = 293.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511/765.28 = 293.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511x = 765.28 × 293.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511x = 224,931.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,931.10/511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.18

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