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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511, 766.44 and 236.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511, 766.44 and 236.86 is: 355.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511 : 766.44 = 236.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511/766.44 = 236.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511x = 766.44 × 236.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511x = 181,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,538.98/511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.26

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