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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 766.26 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 766.26 and 366.36 is: 549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 766.26 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/766.26 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 766.26 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 280,727.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,727.01/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.02

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