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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 766.94 and 338.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 766.94 and 338.16 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 766.94 = 338.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/766.94 = 338.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 766.94 × 338.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 259,346.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,346.74/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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