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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.89, 767.03 and 294.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.89, 767.03 and 294.99 is: 442.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.89 : 767.03 = 294.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.89/767.03 = 294.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.89x = 767.03 × 294.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.89x = 226,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,264.70/511.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.02

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