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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.26, 766.89 and 294.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.26, 766.89 and 294.39 is: 441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.26 : 766.89 = 294.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.26/766.89 = 294.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.26x = 766.89 × 294.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.26x = 225,764.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,764.75/511.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.59

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