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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.44, 766 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.44, 766 and 237.16 is: 355.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.44 : 766 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.44/766 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.44x = 766 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.44x = 181,664.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,664.56/511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.20

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