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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 767.09 and 237.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 767.09 and 237.53 is: 356.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 767.09 = 237.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/767.09 = 237.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 767.09 × 237.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 182,209.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,209.40/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.32

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