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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 767.84 and 223.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 767.84 and 223.13 is: 334.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 767.84 = 223.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/767.84 = 223.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 767.84 × 223.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 171,323.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,323.18/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.78

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