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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.24, 765.78 and 294.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.24, 765.78 and 294.28 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.24 : 765.78 = 294.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.24/765.78 = 294.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.24x = 765.78 × 294.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.24x = 225,353.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,353.74/511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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