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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 767.11 and 363.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 767.11 and 363.34 is: 544.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 767.11 = 363.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/767.11 = 363.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 767.11 × 363.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 278,718.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,718.32/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.57

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