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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.15, 766.21 and 348.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.15, 766.21 and 348.91 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.15 : 766.21 = 348.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.15/766.21 = 348.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.15x = 766.21 × 348.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.15x = 267,338.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,338.33/511.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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