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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 766.11 and 305.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 766.11 and 305.34 is: 457.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 766.11 = 305.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/766.11 = 305.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 766.11 × 305.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 233,924.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,924.03/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.54

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