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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.67, 766.89 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.67, 766.89 and 356.76 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.67 : 766.89 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.67/766.89 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.67x = 766.89 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.67x = 273,595.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,595.68/511.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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