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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.46, 766.76 and 356.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.46, 766.76 and 356.92 is: 535.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.46 : 766.76 = 356.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.46/766.76 = 356.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.46x = 766.76 × 356.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.46x = 273,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,671.98/511.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.08

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