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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 765.92 and 349.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 765.92 and 349.52 is: 523.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 765.92 = 349.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/765.92 = 349.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 765.92 × 349.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 267,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,704.36/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.35

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