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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.58, 766.89 and 237.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.58, 766.89 and 237.59 is: 356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.58 : 766.89 = 237.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.58/766.89 = 237.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.58x = 766.89 × 237.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.58x = 182,208.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,208.20/511.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.17

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