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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 766.53 and 292.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 766.53 and 292.08 is: 438.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 766.53 = 292.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/766.53 = 292.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 766.53 × 292.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 223,888.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,888.08/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.02

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