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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.09, 766.32 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.09, 766.32 and 366.50 is: 549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.09 : 766.32 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.09/766.32 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.09x = 766.32 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.09x = 280,856.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,856.28/511.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.52

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