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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.46, 766.74 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.46, 766.74 and 356.94 is: 535.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.46 : 766.74 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.46/766.74 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.46x = 766.74 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.46x = 273,680.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,680.18/511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.10

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