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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.66, 767.64 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.66, 767.64 and 295.40 is: 443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.66 : 767.64 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.66/767.64 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.66x = 767.64 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.66x = 226,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,760.86/511.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.19

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