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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.54, 767.10 and 237.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.54, 767.10 and 237.43 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.54 : 767.10 = 237.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.54/767.10 = 237.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.54x = 767.10 × 237.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.54x = 182,132.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,132.55/511.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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