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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.13, 765.84 and 374.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.13, 765.84 and 374.24 is: 560.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.13 : 765.84 = 374.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.13/765.84 = 374.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.13x = 765.84 × 374.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.13x = 286,607.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,607.96/511.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.73

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