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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 511.99, 767.99 and 237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 511.99, 767.99 and 237.94 is: 356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    511.99 : 767.99 = 237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    511.99/767.99 = 237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    511.99x = 767.99 × 237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    511.99x = 182,734.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,734.22/511.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.91

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