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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.04, 766.56 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.04, 766.56 and 294.68 is: 442.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.04 : 766.56 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.04/766.56 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.04x = 766.56 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.04x = 225,889.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,889.90/511.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.02

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