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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.38, 766.76 and 347.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.38, 766.76 and 347.05 is: 520.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.38 : 766.76 = 347.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.38/766.76 = 347.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.38x = 766.76 × 347.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.38x = 266,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,104.06/511.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.36

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