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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.84, 766.74 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.84, 766.74 and 237.56 is: 355.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.84 : 766.74 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.84/766.74 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.84x = 766.74 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.84x = 182,146.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,146.75/511.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.87

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