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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.34, 767.24 and 294.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.34, 767.24 and 294.93 is: 442.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.34 : 767.24 = 294.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.34/767.24 = 294.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.34x = 767.24 × 294.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.34x = 226,280.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,280.62/511.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.53

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