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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 765.61 and 291.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 765.61 and 291.83 is: 437.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 765.61 = 291.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/765.61 = 291.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 765.61 × 291.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 223,427.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,427.97/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.19

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