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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.98, 767.97 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.98, 767.97 and 295.44 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.98 : 767.97 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.98/767.97 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.98x = 767.97 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.98x = 226,889.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,889.06/511.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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