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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.10, 766.38 and 237.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.10, 766.38 and 237.25 is: 355.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.10 : 766.38 = 237.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.10/766.38 = 237.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.10x = 766.38 × 237.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.10x = 181,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,823.66/511.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.75

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