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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 767.61 and 223.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 767.61 and 223.19 is: 334.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 767.61 = 223.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/767.61 = 223.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 767.61 × 223.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 171,319.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,319.04/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.77

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