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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.52, 767.12 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.52, 767.12 and 350.24 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.52 : 767.12 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.52/767.12 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.52x = 767.12 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.52x = 268,676.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,676.11/511.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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