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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.92, 768.26 and 375.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.92, 768.26 and 375.32 is: 563.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.92 : 768.26 = 375.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.92/768.26 = 375.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.92x = 768.26 × 375.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.92x = 288,343.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,343.34/511.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.26

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