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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.77, 767.76 and 306.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.77, 767.76 and 306.09 is: 459.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.77 : 767.76 = 306.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.77/767.76 = 306.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.77x = 767.76 × 306.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.77x = 235,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,003.66/511.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.20

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