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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.53, 766.74 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.53, 766.74 and 237.21 is: 355.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.53 : 766.74 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.53/766.74 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.53x = 766.74 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.53x = 181,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,878.40/511.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.56

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