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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.68, 767.40 and 349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.68, 767.40 and 349.44 is: 524.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.68 : 767.40 = 349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.68/767.40 = 349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.68x = 767.40 × 349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.68x = 268,160.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,160.26/511.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.08

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