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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 766.65 and 349.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 766.65 and 349.17 is: 523.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 766.65 = 349.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/766.65 = 349.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 766.65 × 349.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 267,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,691.18/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.56

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