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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.85, 768.16 and 375.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.85, 768.16 and 375.25 is: 563.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.85 : 768.16 = 375.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.85/768.16 = 375.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.85x = 768.16 × 375.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.85x = 288,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,252.04/511.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.16

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