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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.37, 767.36 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.37, 767.36 and 306.64 is: 460.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.37 : 767.36 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.37/767.36 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.37x = 767.36 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.37x = 235,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,303.27/511.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460.14

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