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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 766.94 and 237.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 766.94 and 237.42 is: 356.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 766.94 = 237.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/766.94 = 237.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 766.94 × 237.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 182,085.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,085.71/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.16

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