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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.32, 767.26 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.32, 767.26 and 295.32 is: 443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.32 : 767.26 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.32/767.26 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.32x = 767.26 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.32x = 226,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,587.22/511.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.14

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