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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.44, 765.45 and 366.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.44, 765.45 and 366.90 is: 549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.44 : 765.45 = 366.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.44/765.45 = 366.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.44x = 765.45 × 366.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.44x = 280,843.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,843.61/511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.12

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