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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.57, 766.54 and 291.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.57, 766.54 and 291.79 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.57 : 766.54 = 291.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.57/766.54 = 291.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.57x = 766.54 × 291.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.57x = 223,668.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,668.71/511.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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