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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.71, 767.83 and 237.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.71, 767.83 and 237.72 is: 356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.71 : 767.83 = 237.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.71/767.83 = 237.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.71x = 767.83 × 237.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.71x = 182,528.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,528.55/511.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.70

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