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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 766.89 and 237.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 766.89 and 237.29 is: 355.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 766.89 = 237.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/766.89 = 237.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 766.89 × 237.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 181,977.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,977.25/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.58

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