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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 766.20 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 766.20 and 366.84 is: 549.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 766.20 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/766.20 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 766.20 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 281,072.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,072.81/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.44

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