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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.56, 767.38 and 292.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.56, 767.38 and 292.06 is: 438.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.56 : 767.38 = 292.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.56/767.38 = 292.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.56x = 767.38 × 292.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.56x = 224,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,121.00/511.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.11

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