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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.85, 767.77 and 358.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.85, 767.77 and 358.07 is: 537.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.85 : 767.77 = 358.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.85/767.77 = 358.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.85x = 767.77 × 358.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.85x = 274,915.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,915.40/511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.11

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