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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.37, 767.30 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.37, 767.30 and 348.72 is: 523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.37 : 767.30 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.37/767.30 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.37x = 767.30 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.37x = 267,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,571.11/511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.25

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