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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.81, 767.39 and 237.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.81, 767.39 and 237.98 is: 356.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.81 : 767.39 = 237.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.81/767.39 = 237.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.81x = 767.39 × 237.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.81x = 182,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,624.20/511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.82

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