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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 766.35 and 294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 766.35 and 294.45 is: 441.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 766.35 = 294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/766.35 = 294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 766.35 × 294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 225,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,651.76/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.36

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