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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 765.95 and 363.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 765.95 and 363.23 is: 543.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 765.95 = 363.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/765.95 = 363.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 765.95 × 363.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 278,210.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,210.37/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.64

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