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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.11, 767.10 and 291.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.11, 767.10 and 291.95 is: 438.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.11 : 767.10 = 291.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.11/767.10 = 291.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.11x = 767.10 × 291.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.11x = 223,956.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,956.83/511.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.18

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