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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.27, 766.20 and 337.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.27, 766.20 and 337.66 is: 506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.27 : 766.20 = 337.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.27/766.20 = 337.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.27x = 766.20 × 337.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.27x = 258,715.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,715.09/511.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.02

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