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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.20, 766.80 and 337.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.20, 766.80 and 337.95 is: 506.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.20 : 766.80 = 337.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.20/766.80 = 337.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.20x = 766.80 × 337.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.20x = 259,140.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,140.06/511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.93

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