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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511, 765.39 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511, 765.39 and 348.76 is: 522.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511 : 765.39 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511/765.39 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511x = 765.39 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511x = 266,937.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,937.42/511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.38

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