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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.66, 767.22 and 365.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.66, 767.22 and 365.33 is: 547.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.66 : 767.22 = 365.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.66/767.22 = 365.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.66x = 767.22 × 365.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.66x = 280,288.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,288.48/511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.80

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