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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.76, 768.02 and 375.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.76, 768.02 and 375.16 is: 563.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.76 : 768.02 = 375.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.76/768.02 = 375.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.76x = 768.02 × 375.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.76x = 288,130.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,130.38/511.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.02

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