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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 767.38 and 376.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 767.38 and 376.22 is: 564.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 767.38 = 376.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/767.38 = 376.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 767.38 × 376.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 288,703.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,703.70/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.34

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