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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.85, 767.78 and 292.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.85, 767.78 and 292.48 is: 438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.85 : 767.78 = 292.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.85/767.78 = 292.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.85x = 767.78 × 292.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.85x = 224,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,554.99/511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.71

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