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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.29, 767.27 and 306.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.29, 767.27 and 306.06 is: 459.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.29 : 767.27 = 306.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.29/767.27 = 306.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.29x = 767.27 × 306.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.29x = 234,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,829.13/511.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.29

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