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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.21, 764.70 and 348.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.21, 764.70 and 348.54 is: 521.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.21 : 764.70 = 348.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.21/764.70 = 348.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.21x = 764.70 × 348.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.21x = 266,528.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,528.54/511.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.37

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