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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.14, 767.01 and 306.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.14, 767.01 and 306.11 is: 459.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.14 : 767.01 = 306.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.14/767.01 = 306.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.14x = 767.01 × 306.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.14x = 234,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,789.43/511.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.34

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