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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.30, 766.11 and 318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.30, 766.11 and 318.52 is: 477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.30 : 766.11 = 318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.30/766.11 = 318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.30x = 766.11 × 318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.30x = 244,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,021.36/511.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.26

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