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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.74, 766.80 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.74, 766.80 and 367.56 is: 550.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.74 : 766.80 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.74/766.80 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.74x = 766.80 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.74x = 281,845.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,845.01/511.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.76

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