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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 766.17 and 337.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 766.17 and 337.82 is: 506.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 766.17 = 337.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/766.17 = 337.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 766.17 × 337.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 258,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,823.72/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.40

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