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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.44, 767.61 and 237.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.44, 767.61 and 237.75 is: 356.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.44 : 767.61 = 237.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.44/767.61 = 237.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.44x = 767.61 × 237.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.44x = 182,499.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,499.28/511.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.83

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