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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.78, 767.43 and 237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.78, 767.43 and 237.82 is: 356.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.78 : 767.43 = 237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.78/767.43 = 237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.78x = 767.43 × 237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.78x = 182,510.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,510.20/511.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.62

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