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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 766.54 and 357.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 766.54 and 357.27 is: 535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 766.54 = 357.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/766.54 = 357.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 766.54 × 357.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 273,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,861.75/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.66

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