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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 766.80 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 766.80 and 348.60 is: 522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 766.80 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/766.80 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 766.80 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 267,306.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,306.48/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.69

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