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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 766.98 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 766.98 and 374.52 is: 562.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 766.98 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/766.98 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 766.98 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 287,249.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,249.35/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.04

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