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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.64, 766.70 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.64, 766.70 and 375 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.64 : 766.70 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.64/766.70 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.64x = 766.70 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.64x = 287,512.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,512.50/511.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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