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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 766.67 and 375.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 766.67 and 375.44 is: 562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 766.67 = 375.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/766.67 = 375.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 766.67 × 375.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 287,832.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,832.87/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.71

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