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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 765.96 and 237.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 765.96 and 237.04 is: 355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 765.96 = 237.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/765.96 = 237.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 765.96 × 237.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 181,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,563.16/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.09

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