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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.25, 767.27 and 374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.25, 767.27 and 374.65 is: 562.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.25 : 767.27 = 374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.25/767.27 = 374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.25x = 767.27 × 374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.25x = 287,457.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,457.71/511.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.26

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