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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.16, 766.48 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.16, 766.48 and 364.82 is: 547.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.16 : 766.48 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.16/766.48 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.16x = 766.48 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.16x = 279,627.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,627.23/511.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.04

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