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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 767.38 and 237.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 767.38 and 237.62 is: 356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 767.38 = 237.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/767.38 = 237.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 767.38 × 237.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 182,344.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,344.84/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.56

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