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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 768.08 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 768.08 and 295.31 is: 443.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 768.08 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/768.08 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 768.08 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 226,824.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,824.36/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.03

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