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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.46, 766.23 and 372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.46, 766.23 and 372.94 is: 558.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.46 : 766.23 = 372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.46/766.23 = 372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.46x = 766.23 × 372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.46x = 285,757.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,757.82/511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.71

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