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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 765.90 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 765.90 and 366.60 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 765.90 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/765.90 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 765.90 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 280,778.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,778.94/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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