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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 767.25 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 767.25 and 374.70 is: 561.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 767.25 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/767.25 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 767.25 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 287,488.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,488.58/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.65

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