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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 766.90 and 237.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 766.90 and 237.55 is: 355.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 766.90 = 237.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/766.90 = 237.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 766.90 × 237.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 182,176.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,176.50/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.97

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