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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.75, 768.02 and 375.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.75, 768.02 and 375.15 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.75 : 768.02 = 375.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.75/768.02 = 375.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.75x = 768.02 × 375.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.75x = 288,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,122.70/511.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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