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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.86, 768 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.86, 768 and 237.78 is: 356.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.86 : 768 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.86/768 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.86x = 768 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.86x = 182,615.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,615.04/511.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.77

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