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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.71, 767.17 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.71, 767.17 and 237.41 is: 355.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.71 : 767.17 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.71/767.17 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.71x = 767.17 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.71x = 182,133.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,133.83/511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.93

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