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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.15, 766.76 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.15, 766.76 and 237.51 is: 356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.15 : 766.76 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.15/766.76 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.15x = 766.76 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.15x = 182,113.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,113.17/511.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.28

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