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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.74, 766.35 and 375.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.74, 766.35 and 375.06 is: 561.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.74 : 766.35 = 375.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.74/766.35 = 375.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.74x = 766.35 × 375.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.74x = 287,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,427.23/511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.67

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