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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 766.59 and 237.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 766.59 and 237.32 is: 355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 766.59 = 237.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/766.59 = 237.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 766.59 × 237.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 181,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,923.31/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.74

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