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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.83, 766.94 and 349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.83, 766.94 and 349.16 is: 523.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.83 : 766.94 = 349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.83/766.94 = 349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.83x = 766.94 × 349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.83x = 267,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,779.19/511.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.18

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