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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.35, 767.10 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.35, 767.10 and 237.29 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.35 : 767.10 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.35/767.10 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.35x = 767.10 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.35x = 182,025.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,025.16/511.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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