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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.75, 766.50 and 375.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.75, 766.50 and 375.04 is: 561.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 766.50 = 375.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/766.50 = 375.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 766.50 × 375.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 287,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,468.16/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.74

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