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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 766.98 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 766.98 and 375.30 is: 562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 766.98 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/766.98 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 766.98 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 287,847.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,847.59/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.29

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