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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.61, 767.44 and 373.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.61, 767.44 and 373.22 is: 559.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.61 : 767.44 = 373.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.61/767.44 = 373.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.61x = 767.44 × 373.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.61x = 286,423.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,423.96/511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.85

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