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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.40, 766.98 and 237.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.40, 766.98 and 237.23 is: 355.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.40 : 766.98 = 237.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.40/766.98 = 237.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.40x = 766.98 × 237.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.40x = 181,949.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,949.71/511.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.79

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