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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.91, 768.26 and 375.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.91, 768.26 and 375.31 is: 563.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.91 : 768.26 = 375.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.91/768.26 = 375.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.91x = 768.26 × 375.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.91x = 288,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,335.66/511.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.25

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