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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.22, 767.05 and 294.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.22, 767.05 and 294.75 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.22 : 767.05 = 294.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.22/767.05 = 294.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.22x = 767.05 × 294.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.22x = 226,087.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,087.25/511.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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