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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 766.08 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 766.08 and 356.94 is: 534.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 766.08 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/766.08 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 766.08 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 273,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,444.60/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.78

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