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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.02, 766.80 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.02, 766.80 and 237.06 is: 355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.02 : 766.80 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.02/766.80 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.02x = 766.80 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.02x = 181,777.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,777.61/511.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.72

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