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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 765.46 and 294.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 765.46 and 294.04 is: 440.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 765.46 = 294.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/765.46 = 294.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 765.46 × 294.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 225,075.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,075.86/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.01

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