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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 767.25 and 378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 767.25 and 378.26 is: 567.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 767.25 = 378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/767.25 = 378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 767.25 × 378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 290,216.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,216.15/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.08

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