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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.80, 767.54 and 295.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.80, 767.54 and 295.48 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.80 : 767.54 = 295.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.80/767.54 = 295.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.80x = 767.54 × 295.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.80x = 226,792.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,792.72/511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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