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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 766.37 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 766.37 and 381.06 is: 571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 766.37 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/766.37 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 766.37 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 292,029.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,029.12/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.25

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