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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.50, 767.49 and 338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.50, 767.49 and 338.10 is: 507.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.50 : 767.49 = 338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.50/767.49 = 338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.50x = 767.49 × 338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.50x = 259,488.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,488.37/511.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.31

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