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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.07, 765.81 and 381.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.07, 765.81 and 381.90 is: 572.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.07 : 765.81 = 381.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.07/765.81 = 381.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.07x = 765.81 × 381.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.07x = 292,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,462.84/511.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.26

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