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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 765.60 and 348.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 765.60 and 348.80 is: 522.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 765.60 = 348.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/765.60 = 348.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 765.60 × 348.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 267,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,041.28/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.22

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