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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.50, 765.85 and 357.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.50, 765.85 and 357.58 is: 535.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.50 : 765.85 = 357.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.50/765.85 = 357.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.50x = 765.85 × 357.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.50x = 273,852.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,852.64/511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.39

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