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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.17, 765.46 and 364.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.17, 765.46 and 364.69 is: 546.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.17 : 765.46 = 364.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.17/765.46 = 364.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.17x = 765.46 × 364.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.17x = 279,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,155.61/511.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.11

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