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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.65, 767.76 and 292.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.65, 767.76 and 292.56 is: 439.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.65 : 767.76 = 292.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.65/767.76 = 292.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.65x = 767.76 × 292.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.65x = 224,615.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,615.87/511.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.00

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