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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.44, 767.15 and 237.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.44, 767.15 and 237.39 is: 356.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.44 : 767.15 = 237.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.44/767.15 = 237.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.44x = 767.15 × 237.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.44x = 182,113.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,113.74/511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.08

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