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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.82, 767.58 and 295.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.82, 767.58 and 295.56 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.82 : 767.58 = 295.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.82/767.58 = 295.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.82x = 767.58 × 295.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.82x = 226,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,865.94/511.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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