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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 765.93 and 354.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 765.93 and 354.74 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 765.93 = 354.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/765.93 = 354.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 765.93 × 354.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 271,702.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,702.18/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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