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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 765.39 and 306.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 765.39 and 306.23 is: 458.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 765.39 = 306.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/765.39 = 306.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 765.39 × 306.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 234,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,385.38/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.21

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