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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 766.73 and 348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 766.73 and 348.44 is: 522.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 766.73 = 348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/766.73 = 348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 766.73 × 348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 267,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,156.44/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.28

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