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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.62, 766.51 and 237.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.62, 766.51 and 237.12 is: 355.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.62 : 766.51 = 237.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.62/766.51 = 237.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.62x = 766.51 × 237.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.62x = 181,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,754.85/511.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.25

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