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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 766.22 and 365.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 766.22 and 365.19 is: 546.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 766.22 = 365.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/766.22 = 365.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 766.22 × 365.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 279,814.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,814.06/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.87

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