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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.90, 767.75 and 237.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.90, 767.75 and 237.85 is: 356.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.90 : 767.75 = 237.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.90/767.75 = 237.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.90x = 767.75 × 237.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.90x = 182,606.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,606.23/511.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.72

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