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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 766.47 and 291.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 766.47 and 291.86 is: 437.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 766.47 = 291.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/766.47 = 291.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 766.47 × 291.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 223,701.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,701.93/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.33

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