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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.36, 767.36 and 348.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.36, 767.36 and 348.64 is: 523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.36 : 767.36 = 348.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.36/767.36 = 348.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.36x = 767.36 × 348.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.36x = 267,532.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,532.39/511.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.18

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