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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.41, 766.83 and 338.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.41, 766.83 and 338.19 is: 507.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.41 : 766.83 = 338.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.41/766.83 = 338.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.41x = 766.83 × 338.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.41x = 259,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,334.24/511.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.10

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