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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.80, 767.70 and 374.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.80, 767.70 and 374.10 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.80 : 767.70 = 374.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.80/767.70 = 374.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.80x = 767.70 × 374.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.80x = 287,196.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,196.57/511.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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