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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 766.77 and 237.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 766.77 and 237.09 is: 355.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 766.77 = 237.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/766.77 = 237.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 766.77 × 237.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 181,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,793.50/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.36

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