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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.08, 767.02 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.08, 767.02 and 366.88 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.08 : 767.02 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.08/767.02 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.08x = 767.02 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.08x = 281,404.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,404.30/511.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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