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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.06, 767.04 and 292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.06, 767.04 and 292.13 is: 438.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.06 : 767.04 = 292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.06/767.04 = 292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.06x = 767.04 × 292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.06x = 224,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,075.40/511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.45

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