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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.05, 766.77 and 294.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.05, 766.77 and 294.51 is: 441.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.05 : 766.77 = 294.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.05/766.77 = 294.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.05x = 766.77 × 294.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.05x = 225,821.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,821.43/511.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.88

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