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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 765.45 and 338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 765.45 and 338.18 is: 506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 765.45 = 338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/765.45 = 338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 765.45 × 338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 258,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,856.05/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.19

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