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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.50, 766.54 and 295.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.50, 766.54 and 295.23 is: 442.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.50 : 766.54 = 295.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.50/766.54 = 295.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.50x = 766.54 × 295.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.50x = 226,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,305.60/511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.44

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