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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 766.80 and 357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 766.80 and 357.20 is: 535.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 766.80 = 357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/766.80 = 357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 766.80 × 357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 273,900.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,900.96/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.59

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