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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.49, 766.42 and 348.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.49, 766.42 and 348.68 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.49 : 766.42 = 348.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.49/766.42 = 348.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.49x = 766.42 × 348.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.49x = 267,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,235.33/511.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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